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New year, new you, new eye makeover opportunities! It’s not too late to squeeze a few simple and stylish resolutions in. There’s almost nothing more motivating than January 1, when the new year stretches out in front of you ready for adventure and change. You’ve likely listed off a million different potential resolutions—join a gym, save money, get better about cleaning out your contact lens case, finally get that hair cut you’ve been dreaming of (you’ll totally rock a pixie!). Well, maybe you’re not ready for something as drastic as lobbing off all your locks, (we’re not either…) but you’d like to switch up your look for something fresh in 2015. Have you considered your eyes?

Whether it’s with a fresh pair of color contacts, like Freshlook ColorBlends or Air Optix Colors, or some head-turning makeup, a little change to your eyes can reshape your entire look. So much has been said about the importance of eyes, the “windows to the soul.” And who hasn’t found themselves lost in a dreamy pair of them, specifically David Beckham’s framed by glasses? But do you give yours enough attention? When was the last time they received their own special makeover? Eyes are often the first thing people will notice about you, so why not have some fun with them? Here, five easy eye makeovers to switch up your look and create a chic, new style.

1. Trade-in your glasses—How long have those been sitting atop your nose? Consider trading them in for a new pair, or better yet, no pair! Contacts are a breeze to use, and after a few days it’ll feel so routine, you’ll hardly notice the extra little step in the morning. Talk to your doctor about daily disposable contact lenses and extended wear styles to find which option best suits your lifestyle. Without glasses to block part of your face, your eyes will be wide open for all to admire, and also give your entire face a new look.

2. Check out color contacts—Your eyes are already gorgeous, agreed? But have you ever wondered what you’d look like with green eyes instead of brown? Or blue? Better yet, how about lilac? Color contacts, like FreshLook Colors, are an amazingly simple way to give your look a mini makeover without doing anything permanent.

3. Get funky with some shape-changing contacts—All the rage in Asia, circle lenses make your eyes look much bigger, kind of like a doll or anime character. Unlike regular contacts, they cover more than just your iris, as they extend to cover part of the white, too. Available in regular eye colors, they’re also available in fun hues, like pink and violet. While this may not be a classic everyday look, it will definitely be a weekend party hit!

4. Makeup—Maybe you love your glasses or contacts, but still want to try something new. Makeup is the perfect way to get a new look with little to no cost, effort or commitment. Better yet, you can literally switch it up every single day. Maybe this is your year to master a thick, black cat eye or a gold glittered smoky eye. Don’t be afraid to experiment with color either! Find the best eye shadow to make your brown eyes pop or try some colored mascara. Electric blue eyeliner can make eyes sizzle, while reds can add a romantic, mysterious vibe to your look.

5. Get those eyebrows in order—Men, this includes you, too! There’s nothing wrong with a little eyebrow grooming. For best results, seek out a professional who can wax your brows into shape in a matter of minutes. Make sure to be clear with your desired look. For instance, maybe you prefer a thicker, natural look but just want the strays cleaned up. On the other hand, maybe you’re ready for a sleek, trim look. A true professional can handle either situation, just be sure to speak up. Of course, this requires maintenance, but you’ll love the change your face takes on when those caterpillars are whipped into shape!

What is the best mascara for contact lens wearers? This is a very good question. A little lift to your lashes is a great way to make your eye color pop, whether you’re going au natural or are rocking some colored contact lenses. However, adding contacts to your morning routine also means adjusting the type of eye makeup and other cosmetics you use. Here, some tips for transitioning your beauty regimen to ensure the life of your lenses.

Recommended

According to the American Optometric Association, the ideal mascara for contacts is hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested. Some mascaras on the market are advertised as smudge-free or for sensitive eyes. Many of these products are also recommended by ophthalmologists because they resist flaking.

Not Recommended

Waterproof eyeliners or mascaras are not recommended eye makeup for contact lens wearers. These cosmetics are designed to be water repellent and, consequetnly, they will actually whisk moisture away from the inner surface of your eye, which can cause dry eyes and counter the effectiveness of wetness-inducing products like Air Optix Aqua contacts.

Also steer clear of lash-building mascaras. These products contain fibers that can flake off and introduce particles to the eye. Often times these fibers get trapped underneath contact lenses and cause irritation.

How to Put on Eye Makeup With Contacts

Once you decide which mascara to wear, you may need to reassess your basic morning routine. Follow these mascara application steps to protect your vision health.

After your contacts have been inserted, apply mascara beginning at the middle of the eyelash and sweep in an upwards motion to the eyelash tip. Do not begin the application of mascara at your eyelash base. Often times this is too close to the eye, and the application wand can sometimes slip into the eye.

Take precautions to make sure that your mascara container is tightly closed when not in use. This will help to prevent bacteria from growing in your mascara.

Always toss away old mascara or eye lash primers. Outdated and expired mascara is believed to cause eye infections by introducing bacteria to the eye.

When using a makeup remover or removal wipes, make sure you do not use an oil-based formula.

Makeup can sometimes stick to contact lenses. To remove makeup particles, rinse with a multipurpose solution.

Modern technology allows consumers to safely wear contacts despite a love of mascara or severe allergies. Daily disposable contacts let sensitive patients to enjoy a fresh pair of contact lenses each and every morning. Opting to wear dailies like Acuvue Moist 1 Day 90 pk can eliminate concerns with regards to makeup debris or allergens such as pollen.

If any holiday allows you to express your creativity, Halloween is the celebration. It’s the one night a year when you get to access your inner child and enjoy a total evening of dress-up and make-believe. However, if your inner child is not as creative as the other kids on the playground, you might want to opt for an easy Halloween costume this year. Simple does not have to mean boring. With the combination of stunning cosmetic contacts and ultra-creative makeup tips, you can win any costume contest with flair and style.

1. Fairy Tale Character

Cast a spell in a hurry with this quick Halloween costume. If you don’t have a heart-shaped face, you can paint one on instead and wait for your prince to awaken you with a kiss. The naughty Snow White pictured above was easily created with black and white grease paint, false eyelashes and cosmetic anime/fantasy contact lenses. Try contrasting a moody, all-noir makeup palette – we love the look pictured at top right – with piercing green eyes, like these Air Optix Colors.

2. Animal

If simple makeup is what you are looking for, becoming a feline is one of the easiest costume themes you can choose. Face paint, fake lashes, gem stones and colored contacts can create a dramatic Halloween look. Add a feline stare by choosing a cosmetic contact lens that shows your inner animal personality. After applying your cat-like makeup, be sure to finish it off with a light powder or makeup-setting spray. Let’s face it, smudged kitty is never a good look, so make sure to read additional makeup tips for contact lens wearers.

If you want an even easier eye makeup trick, become a reptile by applying a vibrant pattern. Why not try a temporary tattoo on your upper cheek or around the brow? To make your eyes truly intriguing, opt for contacts that are green or yellow.

3. Zombie

If you’re still not sure about your Halloween appearance, going for a dead character has its simplicity. With just a bit of creativity, these faces and makeup ideas will scare and dazzle other Halloween spooks. These ghouls pair nicely with cosmetic contact lenses that are anime, zombie-fied or manga eyes. Did you lose one contact at last year’s party? Use it this year again. One brown and one blue eye composes a disturbing look that might catch a gaze twice; just be careful that every cosmetic contact lens you wear is FDA approved!

4. Comic Book Character

POW! All eyes will be on you with a comic book face. If you waited until the last minute and you don’t really want to spend much on a Halloween costume, grab a dress or suit from your closet and head off to the drugstore and buy some makeup. Step out of the funny pages to win the best costume prize. Of course, if you have a bit more time, add a pair of stunning cosmetic contact lenses. Enhance your eye color with a natural tint with color lenses or go crazy and try on a pair of anime or special effect lenses to create your comic book look.

5. Superhero

Those masks aren’t just for hiding superheroes’ identities. They also frame a stunning set of peepers perfectly. Use black facepaint to thickly line around your eyes, or simply snip two holes in a strip of dark fabric for a five-minute face that’s ready to fly. For hypnotizing eyes, add a subtle starburst effect with Freshlook Dimensions and get on with saving the world.

With the right arsenal of shadows and strategic application, you can harness the piercing blueness of your gaze to make your eyes truly hypnotic. After all, there’s a reason why starlets like Jennifer Aniston wear colored contacts to achieve such a look. With your hue being less frequently seen than brown, your irises deserve to take center stage! Taking into account your skin and hair coloring, below are some ideas to spark your creativity.

1) Glow with oranges. Traditional orange is rarely celebrated and can be associated with masculinity. However, think about the many feminine shades that are available to you – peach, coral, bronze, copper, rust . . . The warmth of these pigments will contrast with your eye’s natural coolness, making orange a top pick for your lids. Many of the softer variations are perfect for the daytime, as they will be a subtle additive to your features.

2) Flirt with purples. You’d think blue eye shadow would make your eyes appear even bluer, but this combination will actually downplay your eye’s natural spark. Therefore, reach for purples instead. It will bring out your eye’s seductive iciness and yet will add a flirty touch that will complement your irises without being overly “matchy-matchy.”

3) Beiges and browns. Operating similarly to oranges, browns contrast the blue’s liquid-y coolness with earthy reddish undertones. Unlike blacks that, when used in large quantities, will dominate your eyes, shades like mocha, chocolate, sand and even nude will create a veil of depth and mystery. It’s best to purchase a multi-colored palette so you can blend various tints instead of having a uniform sweep of shadow across the lid.

4) Sparkle with metallic. Unlike with brown eyes, people with blue peepers should err on the side of restraint when applying eye shadow colors; with your irises naturally being so vibrant, anything that rivals them is a step backwards. With this in mind, metallic shadows enable blue-eyed beauties to play with bold looks. Gold and silver alike will bring out your sparkle, especially when stepping out for a fancy night out.

5) Take cues from Cleopatra. Another way ladies with blue eyes can enhance their appearance is through the famous “cat eye” style. The simple addition of the wing provides an alluring touch without having to layer on one heavy pigment after the next; this allows women with blue peepers to balance seductiveness with understated coloring on their lids in order to have the best of both worlds. It’s no wonder that it’s a favorite for fashion leaders like Zooey Deschanel and Amanda Seyfried.

6) Steer clear of red lips. With your gaze’s cool tints, fiery lips will be the complete opposite. What’s more, people’s line of sight tends to be drawn towards red more than any other color, promising that your lovely peepers will serve a supporting role. If this is a fact that you are OK with, take your style cues from Taylor Swift in regards to rocking a rouged pucker: keep all other colors on your face minimal, and wear a monochromatic outfit of either white, neutral or dark tones.

7) Have clean brows. Scraggily eyebrow hairs can detract from any face, but this is especially true for ladies with fairer irises. Your brows will add a lovely sense of drama to your face and, often being darker than your eyes, can be quite a distraction if they are messy. Therefore, make sure you have a routine grooming practice in place, and don’t be afraid to experiment with pencils and brow powders!

Whether your eyes are a natural shade of brown, or you have elected to enhance your gaze with a delectable pair of chocolaty lenses, your gaze will set hearts a-thumpin’ with the right shadow. Rejoice, brown-eyed ladies, as your smoldering stare is more versatile than any other. Because your irises have flecks from all across the color wheel, you can’t go wrong when choosing your makeup. With this in mind though, below are a few ideas to get you started!

1) The concept of “brown” spans across a wide spectrum of tones, from honey to almost-black. If you fall to the lighter end of the range, avoid harsher pigments that could potentially overwhelm your eyes.

2) Embrace contrasts! While blue shadow paired with blue eyes would be excessive, you can rock this shade. The warmness of your natural look matched with the cool undertones is a match made in heaven. Light blues are youthful and flirty, while darker versions are office appropriate, especially when blended with peaches or neutrals. Similarly, your eyes will truly pop when framed by purples. For a ladylike appearance that is apt for nighttime, try blending plum with blacks and grays for a nontraditional spin on the classic “smoky eye.”

3) Bring out the flecks of your irises with greens, coppery reds and champagne. To truly make your eyes twinkle, purchase metallic variations.

4) Of course, you aren’t restricted to merely bright hues. Earthy shadings are nestled into your arsenal as well! Browns and beiges will add a subtle, refined look that will balance any bold lipsticks you wear in order to not overwhelm viewers.

5) Good news! You don’t have to stick to solely black eyeliners and mascaras. Items like white eyeliner and purple mascara will allow you to playfully experiment with your look and, due to your neutrally-tinted coloring, you won’t have to worry as much as others would about clashing.

Most makeup experts recommend using an eye makeup primer before applying eye shadows, liners and mascaras. If you spend time looking just right every morning and wonder why at 3 pm your eye shadow is gone and your liner is smudged, it is because using an eye primer was skipped in your application process. For additional tips on applying shadows, check out our blog post about makeup and contact lenses.

Remember, while purchasing eye makeup not restricted in any way, prescription and cosmetic or colored contact lenses are classified as medical devices by the FDA. You will need a doctor’s prescription to purchase a pair of brown-eyed peepers; the exception is Air Optix Colors, which allow you to use another Air Optix prescription to obtain this line. Be warned, contacts that do not fit your cornea properly can cause severe irritation or can possibly scratch the cornea. And let’s face it, brown eyes might be fascinating, but vexed red eyes are never a chic look.

Green eyes are exceedingly rare in the human race, as only two percent of the population carries a gene for green eyes. This makes them exceptionally captivating and an asset that should not be wasted when selecting your cosmetics. Consider the following tips when compiling your palette of hues.

1) Turn to purple. Lilacs and plums will frame your peepers in contrasting hues to make your gaze especially attention-grabbing. While there are many different tints for you to choose from, favor those with slightly reddish undertones to further play up the disparity and bring out the warmth of your eyes.

2) Brown. Warm brown shadows, liners and mascaras will bring out the friendliness and fire of your eyes. What’s more, this hue has the unique ability to blend with almost every color to create a lovely smoky eye for daytime. Black liners may look overly harsh, so consider switching to a dark brown for a look that is dramatic but not severe.

3) Gold and copper. Your greens have warm underlays of yellow that will truly sparkle when brought out by metallic gold. Unlike silver, which may mute your irises, gold will make your eyes’ coloring appear textured.

4) Red and pink. Whether you’re going for subtle pink or shimmery rouge, variations of red will make your eyes truly stand out. Not only does this pigment sit directly across the color wheel from green for the ultimate contrast, but it also makes those traces of gold truly jump out for an electric look. To avoid looking like a Christmas decoration, blend any true reds with browns, purples or bronzes.

5) Silver and gray. This tip is not for everyone, as it has the ability to make your natural color appear duller. This is best reserved for those whose irises have cooler tints and tend to lean more towards blue, as it will make the icier twinkle stand out.

One final note: Err on the site of caution. Your green eyes will naturally make this part of the face be a showstopper, so adding too many bells and whistles will come across as excessive and detract from your natural beauty. Sometimes there’s nothing better than a light peach shadow paired with a mascara that will open up your peepers.

Of course, with so little of the population having naturally green eyes, many of you may be lusting after this particular iris color. Luckily, there are plenty of colored contacts available to you, like those made by Freshlook or Air Optix Colors. Remember, never obtain colored lenses without a prescription from a doctor, as this can lead to dangerous side-effects for your appearance and health.

Kelly Clarkson’s emotional hit “Behind These Hazel Eyes” talks of love gone wrong and regret, but states nothing about what eye shadow she is wearing to highlight her alluring peepers. This coloring is one of the most unique human eye colors on the planet due to the fact that hazel eyes are actually a combination of multiple hues. If you are lucky enough to have hazel eyes (or are considering cosmetic contacts like Air Optix Colors or Freshlook), there are a variety of unique eye shadow shades that will highlight you downright radiant.

Hazel eyes seem to change color depending on the surrounding lighting or the clothing that frames them. This is because their multicolored iris reflects nearby surrounding pigments, a fact that you can use to your advantage.

Top 5 Eye Shadow Colors for Hazel Eyes

1. Earthy Tones

Because your hazel-colored eyes feature undertones of brown shades, selecting an eye shadow in neutral hues, like burnt sienna, chocolate cream, beige or various shades of taupe, will look amazing. To add that extra oomph, try applying your eye shadow to the upper eyelid, and then dust over the shade with bronzing powder for a touch of metallic. The sparkle will open the eye and deliver a wide awake and confident look for daytime.

2. Greens

The sparkle of green in your hazel eye can be enhanced with a darker green eye shadow shade applied above the crease and a lighter tint on the eyelid. The addition of silver or gold placed under the eyebrow helps to create the illusion of lift and makes for one heck of a feminine smoky eye that is perfect for date night.

3. Purples

Lady Gaga uses lilacs and plums to bring out the color of her hazel eyes, as it is a complete contrast to her irises’ natural pigments. When using a purple eye palette, make sure you apply the lightest tint under your brow area, and apply the darkest shade of purple to your eye crease. This will help to accentuate the eye and create wondrous depth.

4. Gold, Bronze and Yellow

Any eye shadow that features gold flecks in it will bring out the yellow and coppery splashes from within your hazel eyes. Bronze shadows with red undertones complement blue flecks in a hazel eye, while orange tones will showcase green. This particular color of eye shadow can be appropriate for both professional settings and nightlife, depending on how lightly or heavily you dust on the makeup.

5. Silver

Create a romantic evening look with silver eye shadows. Like purple, it will contrast your natural warmness to make your gaze truly standout. You can use it as a color by itself, or blend it with others to add sparkly texture.

Eye Shadow Blending

If you’re wondering if it is possible to blend two of the Top 5 eye shadow colors we recommend for hazel eyes, the answer is a resounding yes! By all means, merging combinations of browns and pinks, or even greens and purples, can create gorgeous results. Remember to take into account what outfit you’ll be wearing for the day and, above all else, let your personality shine through your choice in cosmetics!

While teen wolves and zombies were roaming freely at this year’s Comic Con in San Diego, California, nothing topped the popularity of the to-die-for look of vampire eyewear. The question and answer panel forThe Vampire Diaries, in particular, attracted the attention of many fans adorned with specialty contact lens in hues of red, white and amber.

Vampire eyes have been enchanting and thrilling television and movie audiences for over 100 years. There is something about a vampire’s chilling stare that no mere mortal can resist. What’s not to love about their mysterious trifecta of alluring eyes, sex appeal and immortality? Who doesn’t want to sleep all day, and party all night?

Cosmetic options like the Colorblend contacts, Air Optix Colors and Expressions lenses make it fun to dress up and head out for a night on the town that will be remembered – eternally! Just be sure to do plenty of research on the brands you’re using, as some cheaper, party store finds have been known to create health risks and complications.

So what type of colored contact lenses will give you a captivating, undead look? Let’s ask our favorite Top 10 Hollywood vampires. Each has a different appearance and an equally altered personality.

1. Edward Cullen

Love him or hate him, Hollywood Vampire No. 1 is without a doubt Robert Pattinson’s sulking Edward Cullen. The face of the Twilight franchise, R. Pattz melts female fans of all ages with his icy looks. Edward’s amber eyes are eternally devoted to Bella Swan, so if you’re looking to meet your match, choosing a colored contact lens with an amber tint may help you find your soul mate

2. Damon Salvatore

Ian Somerhalder not only shows his audience a wide range of vampire superpowers in Vampire Diaries, but he also wields some power in Washington, D.C. as an advocate for the United Nations’ Environmental Program called Go Green. The Vampire Diaries’ star is a diligent supporter of both animal rights issues and the environment – and while a vampire isn’t technically an animal, it does have a keen eyesight and enjoys the evening moonlight. If you wish to mimic Somerhalder’s otherworldly good looks, try devilish red or icy gray contact lenses, so cold you could easily mesmerize and control those around you.

3. Bella Swan

Actress Kristen Stewart plays a high school human girl, who falls for Edward Cullen, a boy no father would approve of, in the Twilight series. Having a bad boy vampire for a boyfriend, and then (spoiler alert) husband, gives Bella the advantage of living forever while remaining young and beautiful.

To create a look like Bella, try one of the Twilight saga’s colored contact lenses in the shade of red for your accessory. Red colored contacts often blend a speckled blood red iris with a black outside ring.

4. Olivia Burke

Hillary Duff’s role as a sexy vampire may have only lasted for 10 seconds on the third season of Gossip Girl, but nevertheless she was a memorable predator. Hilary looked lovely as she lay in waiting to kiss the ones she loved. We wish she opened her eyes more. While we can’t be certain which colored contacts Duff wore on the set, we think she might have been placed in a delicious pair of off-white, mottled color contact lenses with a cracked, spreading effect coming away from her pupils. If she was wearing this style, her look would be to die for!

5. Barnabas Collins

Only Tim Burton could bring the creepy into a movie revival of the gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows. In this TV show, the vampire Barnabas Collins is finally set free after centuries of imprisonment, able to return to his ancestral home. Played by the engrossing Johnny Depp in its blockbuster movie remake, this broken-hearted vampire audiences laugh through dead, black eyes. If you want a stare to make others’ blood run cold, choose colored contact lenses in shades of black to darken your iris and perfect your gothic look. Black contacts completely cover your own eye color for a spooky black out.

6. Michael Jackson

Crowned as the “most successful music video” by the Guinness World Records in 2006, MJ’s Thriller enlisted the help of numerous members of the undead to create a memorably spooky dance-along. Get a frightening look like the King of Pop with a pair of yellow cat contact lenses. The pulsating yellow background and black vertical pupils featured in Michael Jackson’s yellow contacts created his superficial appeal. The result had such a resounding affect; it won the Billboard 200 award in 1983, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Now that’s a hit that still springs eternal!

7. Dracula

Everyone loves the story of Dracula, and the new NBC provocative drama starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a very engaging rendition of the famous tale. Dracula arrives in London, posing as an entrepreneur who is chiefly attentive to the new technology of electricity. Interesting… most vampires shy away from something that would brighten their night. Dracula was created by the producers of Downton Abby. The one hour television drama looks like it is on the right course to become another historical hit. If you want to bring out the Dracula in you, try a pair of piercing blue contact lenses and create an icy yet alluring stare that is impossible to look away from.

8. Sarah Fox

Vanessa Morgan plays leading lady Sarah Fox on the highly favored teen Canadian television series, My Babysitter is a Vampire. Sarah the babysitter is hired by Ethan Morgan’s mom and dad to watch him and his 8-year-old sister. While Ethan thinks he might die of embarrassment having a babysitter at his age, Vanessa Morgan’s great looks turn this babysitter the girl of his dreams… or nightmares? To give your eyes a ghoulish makeover, you may want to vamp out by trying a cat eye to perfect the look of a quintessential vampire girl next door.

9. Lestat De Lecourt

According to a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly, Tom Cruise’s bloodsucking character from Interview with a Vampire was rated the best among the Greatest Vampires in Hollywood! Lestat de Lioncourt is a vampire who offered Southern plantation owner Louis de Pointe du Lac (played by Brad Pitt) a chance at eternal life. Fans of Interview with a Vampire will do well to find a blue or gray contact lens that offers a hint of purple for added whimsy and mystery. Coalescing Cruise’s piercing white eyes with a jet-black outer ring, these colored contact lenses provide insatiable vampire appeal.

There you have it! The top 10 smoldering Hollywood vampires cover the bases for all the most popular colored contacts out there, so you have an idea of what each will look like once applied. Have fun and live it up like there is always a tomorrow!

Research done in the US and UK has found that physical attractiveness is often judged by factors such as skin clarity and vivid color in the eyes and hair. This most likely stems from the human instinct of survival: A person’s facial features are an indication of health and the ability to create life. If the uniqueness of our eye color can influence our appearance, what other aspects of our existence can eye color affect?

The Best Vision Ever Recorded

The highest opticalperspicacityever measured was achieved by an Aboriginal man. As a whole the Australian Aborigine population, who are a brown-eyed bunch, possess visual acuity superior to that of European descendants who have light colored eyes. Specialists have reported that this group suffers less high myopia and astigmatism than Europeans. Historical diaries written by colonists attest to the amazing eyesight the Aborigines possess. One story spoke of an Aborigine man who could spot a whale on the horizon that the European colonist could not see at all. Why would the Aborigine people have such superior vision? Most experts suspect it is partly genetic, partly eye exercise and mostly that they spent almost all of their time outdoors.

The Greatest Ability to See Color

While individuals with dark eye colors are thought to see more accurately, people with light eye colors see more vivid colors. The highest ability to see colorever confirmed was a light-blue eyed woman from England who underwent the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-Hue and Rayleigh Match tests. These examinations proved her peripheral vision allowed her to distinguish color and shape more clearly.

Scientists explain that the density of receptor cells on the eye retina is greatest at the center and lowest at the edges. Light-eyed individuals may have better peripheral vision and have the ability to fare better in self-paced assignments, like playing golf, pitching a ball or bowling. In contrast, a separate scientific study authored by the University of Louisville found that dark-eyed people have better reaction times than light-eyed individuals, and therefore fare better in sports like boxing, baseball or playing defense in a football game.

The Worst Eyesight Recorded

Research suggests that Japanese people tend to have the worst eyesight of any national group. An estimated 90% of individuals post-school age have diminished vision, and 1 out of 20 men are color blind. Why? There are two popular beliefs. The first is that it is simply genetic; the second school of thought is that Asian parents make children read for too long periods of time, and that has an effect on the child’s ability to see.

The concept of too much reading may be a popularly held belief, but scientists disagree. Instead, some research points to an explanation that vision problems in Japan may be caused by decreased exposure to sunlight. Scientists point out that once they reach school age, Japanese students spend little to no time outdoors. Direct sunlight has been proven to increase the release of dopamine, which prevents the eyeball from growing into a distorted shape found in those with myopia. Like the example of the Aborigine population, having superior eyesight might be linked to increased time spent outdoors.

Does eye color affect vision? Although some studies have provided us with fascinating arguments, there really is no conclusive evidence to support this theory at this time. More scientific studies are needed to investigate this idea further. Regardless of the outcome though, there are plenty sight-enhancing options to level the “playing field,” including contact lenses. Browse popular possibilities like Avaira and Acuvue Oasys, and talk to your doctor about what the obtaining a prescription.

Hollywood is full of celebrities with blue eyes. In all the romantic movies of the past, do you think the male star on screen who gazed into the starlets stunning blue eyes, knew he was viewing the result of a genetic mutation?

If our eyes are the window to our soul, they are also a doorway to reveal our genetic ancestry.

Most Prevailing Eye Colors

Brown

The patterns in the iris are as unique to an individual as his or her own fingerprints. The most common eye color throughout the cosmos is brown. Higher levels of melanin are present in subjects with brown eyes. However the level of melanin is due to your genetics. Your eye color is determined by your parents. For example, 2 brown eyed people cannot have a blue eyed baby. However, if one of them carries a recessive gene along with having brown eyes, a small chance emerges for blue eyes.

Hazel

Hazel eyes are less common than brown eyes, but they are still common. Hazel eyes are the by-product of a lesser amount of melanin in the front border layer of the iris combined with a condition named Rayleigh scattering. The Hazel eye color is common among people in America and Europe. Hazel colored eyes are rare in African, Middle Eastern and Asian people.

Gray

People with gray eye color are similar to persons with a darker shade of blue eyes, as this eye color is related to having low melanin levels in the iris. Normally a person who has gray eyes also has a light pigmentation throughout their body, meaning that they commonly have a pale completion, and lighter hair. Gray eyes are more common in European citizens who belong to countries like Finland the Baltic States and Russia.

This pigment can also be an early indicator of a condition called uveitis. Gray and blue eyed citizens have an increased risk of contracting Uveal Melanoma, which is cancer of the iris. In rare cases, tumors can arise from the pigment cells that are located within the Uvea giving color to the eye.

Less Frequent Eye Colors

Blue

Recent research suggest that all people with blue eyes have a sole common ancestor as, once upon a time, all humans had brown irises. Blue eyed persons are thought to have a genetic mutation that began with the same ancestor. The study went on to claim that the cellular metamorphosis of one person resulted in the creation of a ‘switch,’ which prevents the ability to produce brown eyes. Today, blue eyed persons are more common in countries such as Holland, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Estonia.

The Rarest Eye Colors

Amber

Amber eyes are known as a very rare eye color and have been nicknamed “wolf eyes.” The rarest eye colors in the human population are thought to be amber, red and violet. Persons with this particular color of eyes carry a yellow pigment that is known as lipochrome in their iris.

Green

One to two percent of the earth’s population is born with piercing green eyes, and they are most commonly found in Northern Europe. The green eye trait has been noted in countries of Northern Europe such as Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Holland.

Violet

Violet eyes are believed to be caused by a lack of pigment in the iris. When this condition happens the blood vessels become visible. Violet eyes are most often viewed in persons who have been identified as albinos, though perhaps the most famous individual with this look is the lovely Elizabeth Taylor.

Red

Red, the rarest of all human eye hues, is caused by a condition known as albinism. The eyes lack pigment and will appear to be pink or red.

Black

Black eyes are very rare. Some people claim that black eyes are real amongst the Filipino population. However, most of the people who appear to have black eyes actually have very dark brown eyes.

That completes our eye color chart. Humans are more likely to inherit a brown eye trait than a blue eye trait. Someday, scientists predict blue eyes may become a rare eye color. However, regardless of what tint you are born with, you have the ability to switch up your look with Colorblend contacts and Focus Monthly Softcolors.